London 2012

Question

Welcome everyone.

Bienvenidos a todos.

Add your countries Olympic triumphs here.

and have a look at London here

from the top of The Shard building / scroll down below the picture to see the Shard itself during construction.

or here

Is everyone asleep mate ? - ray76, Jul 28, 2012

No, not at all, Ray, it's exciting! The Italians have won the bow and arrow already, bows seem rather expensive these days.. - annierats, Jul 28, 2012

Archery Annie Archery, bows and arrows is for kids :) - ian-hill, Jul 28, 2012

Tiro al arco, I mean! You're right. Now they have won the women's fencing too! - annierats, Jul 28, 2012

Answer 1

We are glad to be there mate . May I wish every success to London in their

presentation of this great event , I am confident that they will do Britain proud.

I must say also that I wish Britain as a nation to do well in the games , they

deserve to triumph after so many long and hard fought battles . Bien hecho amigo.

Muy caballeroso amigo :) - ian-hill, Jul 28, 2012

Answer 2

Congratulations to the best Gymnastic Team on the planet!

:) - ian-hill, Aug 2, 2012

I think Gabby Douglas is an amazing gymnast and she deserved that gold medal! :) - PumpkinCalabaza, Aug 4, 2012

Answer 3

I reckon that this has been the greatest opening ceremony bar none !

! Estupendo! - annierats, Jul 28, 2012

As a biased observer - I will only say "it was different" :) - ian-hill, Jul 28, 2012

Answer 4

Es muy emocionante, en este momento estoy mirando el competicíon equestre de concurso completo, una competición que parece a aprender una lengua nueva;

Empieza con la prueba de doma clásica, este es algo como la grámatica.

El proximo día los jinetes tiene que hacer el pruebo de ' cross' o a campo traviesa que consiste en obstaculos grandes y solidos. Los caballos deben saltarlos al galope rápido. Este parece a una conversación con nativos, íhay que entender y hacer respuestas muy rapidamente!

El tercer día es el día de saltos, este es una prueba de saltos en una pista normal pero el caballo estará cansado. Este prueba es como hacer un éxamen de verbos, con un ratón grande. .

La foto es de Mary King, amazona inglesa, una mujer para quien la edad no existe..

Enjoy it amiga - ian-hill, Jul 28, 2012

También yo . - ray76, Jul 28, 2012

6th Olympics for Mery King. - ian-hill, Jul 28, 2012

I know, she is currently in 3rd position, but one more day of dressage befoe we get to the all important conversation across country. - annierats, Jul 28, 2012

Answer 5

Another gorgeous view of London

Wow - ian-hill, Aug 4, 2012

What a photo! - annierats, Aug 5, 2012

Answer 6

We got our first Gold.

All our medals so far have been won by "girls"

I don't mind that at all.

El remo! They are doing ever so well.. - annierats, Aug 1, 2012

¡Felicidades, Amigo! - --Mariana--, Aug 1, 2012

Answer 7

Las bellas mexicanas Paola Espinosa y Alejandra Orozco ganaron la medalla de plata en los clavados sincronizados. Paola acaba de cumplir 26 años, y es veterana tanto de los juegos olímpicos como el deporte en general. Su compañera, Alejandra, tiene tan sólo 15 años y por supuesto, éstos son sus primeros Juegos.

The Mexican beauties Paola Espinosa and Alejandra Orozco won the silver medal in synchronized diving. Paola just turned 26 and is a veteran of both the Olympics and the sport in general. Her partner, Alejandra, is only 15 years old and, of course, these are her first Games.

It's all very exciting! - annierats, Aug 5, 2012

Yes, very! - PumpkinCalabaza, Aug 6, 2012

Answer 8

Ahora que es espectacular.

Answer 9

Fíjaos en el traje de baño del saltador, Tom Daley. Espero que no se reduzca más.

Take a look at the Tom Daley's swimming trunks. I hope they don't get any smaller.

Jeez...I didn't know thongs for men were in style! - --Mariana--, Aug 1, 2012

I vote for them falling off! - annierats, Aug 1, 2012

Now now girls, you will be getting me in trouble, hehe. - Eddy, Aug 1, 2012

They are " Budgy smugglers " mate , - ray76, Aug 5, 2012

Is that a Strine expression Ray? - ian-hill, Aug 5, 2012

Kindly explain this in plain English! - annierats, Aug 5, 2012

Plain Annie ? that would descend into crudity. :) no can do here. - ian-hill, Aug 6, 2012

Answer 10

Para Suecia, la medalle de plata, individual, en el concurso completo y el equipo acabó cuarto , algo estupendo para un país peueño. El equipo constitujo de dos hemanas montando caballos de la crianza de su madre, y los caballos: dos yeguas, madre y hija.

And for Sweden, the Individual Silver medal in the 3-day event, with the team finishing an honourable 4th. Fantastic for a small nation! The team consisted of two sisters , riding horses bred by their mother and the horses , two mares, were mother and daughter.

And watch out for Ecuador's only rider, set to improve.. - annierats, Aug 1, 2012

There were a couple of very attractive lads on the team as well.. Aged about 21! - annierats, Aug 1, 2012

Answer 11

Whooo ! another gold for GB and a silver

C2 Slalom canoe

Answer 12

One for team sprint cycling

Answer 13

And another one

Double trap - clay pidgeon shooting

ian, please name the sport and the pink smoking targets.. - annierats, Aug 5, 2012

Answer 14

We just got another one.

Cycling Time Trial

A "Wiggo" one.

I know, it's fantastic! - annierats, Aug 1, 2012

Answer 15

Here's the man himself, enjoying what must be his final moment in the spotlight as a bike rider. Alexandr Vinokourov Kazakhstan's Alexandr Vinokourov celebrates as he crosses the finish line to win the Men's Road Cycling race at London 2012 .

Gold for Kazahkstan in 2012 . Well done .

He deserved it. - ian-hill, Jul 28, 2012